COMBAT (‘Controlling and progressively Minimizing the Burden of Animal Trypanosomosis’) is a four-year project funded by the European Commission (EC) in the framework of the Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (www.combat-project.eu). The project is coordinated by the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), it involves 21 participating institutions and 13 African countries […]
Key facts Overview Mpox (monkeypox) is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It can cause a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes and fever. Most people fully recover, but some get very sick. Anyone can get mpox. It spreads from contact with infected: If you have mpox: The disease mpox (formerly monkeypox) is caused […]
In our interconnected world, no single organisation can tackle global health challenges on its own. In 2022, WOAH joined forces with partner organisations to implement a global One Health agenda. In this approach, the veterinary workforce plays an essential role. COVID-19, Ebola, SARS… The pandemics we had to face over the past decades consistently demonstrated […]
African animal trypanosomosis is a vector-borne disease transmitted by tsetse flies and other vectors in 37 African countries. Affecting livestock health and welfare, the disease imposes a heavy burden on communities that rely on domestic animals for their livelihoods. In most endemic areas, trypanosomosis control relies heavily on trypanocidal drugs, which are often the only […]
The abstract submission deadline for the 36th International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control Conference has been extended. Take note of the following new dates: Deadline for submission of abstracts to Friday 23rd June 2023 Notification of acceptance to Monday 10th July 2023 Please submit your abstracts to the online form available Submission Guideline […]
